Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£66
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
| Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Ardgowan |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 57.6% | 50% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £65.95 | £48.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is better value at £49 vs £66.
For beginners: Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.95 vs £48.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£48.5 vs £65.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Clydebuilt?
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
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Only Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2008 (casks 800082 & 800083) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange